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KMAP BULLETIN: COVID-19 Test Kit Coverage Update - MCOs
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid (KMAP) has expanded COVID-19 test coverage to include all FDA-approved and FDA-authorized COVID-19 tests effective January 1, 2024. This policy applies to KanCare Managed Care Organizations, though individual MCO implementation dates may vary.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that all FDA-approved and FDA-authorized COVID-19 tests are being submitted for reimbursement to Kansas Medicaid MCOs. Check the KanCare Open Claims Resolution Log on the KMAP Bulletins page to confirm your specific MCO has implemented this policy before submitting claims, as implementation dates may vary by MCO.